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Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4

Ultra High Performance Winter Winter rated

The Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 is a performance winter tyre with strong wet braking, aquaplaning resistance and dry handling. It is less competitive for snow traction and handling, while rolling resistance is mid-field.

The quick answer

Owners say 96% from 2 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 3rd average finish across 3 independent tests · 1 wins Latest: P3 of 20 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Dry, Wet Snow, Value Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.

  • 2owner reviews
  • 220miles driven
  • 3professional tests
Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 2 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4

9.6/10

Better than 98% of winter tyres

  • Medium Confidence
  • 3 tests
  • 2 owner reviews
Scores of the 278 winter tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests3 tests · 2 publications · 2026 98% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 98% 9.6

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other winter tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 96% 30% 3
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 68% 23% 3
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice Not tested, counted as average 18% –
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 99% 17% 2
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 65% 6% 2
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 87% 5% 2

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 97% 2
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 97% 3
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 76% 2

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 86% of the test figure. The other 14% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2026 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R19 P3 / 20
  2. 2026 2026 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 50 Sets Auto Bild · 245/45 R19 P4 / 50
  3. 2026 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild Allrad · 225/55 R18 P1 / 10
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Tested 3 times by independent publications, the Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 has taken 1 test wins with an average finish of 3rd.

3 Tests
1 Test Wins
3rd Average
1st Best
4th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20262026

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test P3 of 20

The Hankook Winter i*cept evo 4, new to the market this season, shares third place and an 'exemplary' verdict. It is a strong all-rounder with especially good dry-road manners and low running costs, without leading on snow.

Strong: Subj. Comfort Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

YearTestResultAward
20262026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R19P3 / 20vorbildlich (Exemplary)
20262026 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 50 SetsAuto Bild · 245/45 R19P4 / 50
20262026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV Winter Tyre TestAuto Bild Allrad · 225/55 R18P1 / 10Testsieger / vorbildlich (Test Winner / Exemplary)

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

Awards
Rated by other publications Test Winner 1 Highly Recommended 1
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Running Costs
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In 245/45 R19, the Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 is projected to cost €16.30 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €652 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test.

Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4€16.30
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3€19.36
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5€21.88
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2€22.57
Tyre purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tyrecost per 1,000 km
Assumes a typical car using 8 l/100km (with rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €1.65 per litre and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2026 test; financing costs are excluded.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range87 sizes available

195-315Width30-65Profile17-22Rim86-112 T-WLoad/Speed Index2025First On Market

EU LabelAcross 87 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

69-75dB

3PMSF on 85 of 87 sizes

Popular sizes225/60 R17
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 in the wet?
Across the 3 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 stops 0.3% longer than premium rivals, 7% shorter than mid-range rivals and 12.4% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 96/100, and owners rate it 9/10 in the wet from 2 reviews.
How good is the Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 in the dry?
Across the 2 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 stops level with premium rivals, 3.1% shorter than mid-range rivals and 0.2% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 100/100, and owners rate it 9.5/10 in the dry from 2 reviews.
How good is the Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 in the snow?
Across the 3 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 stops 0.2% shorter than premium rivals, 1.5% shorter than mid-range rivals and 13.5% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 2 snow-traction tests, it is 0.9% worse than premium rivals, 1.6% better than mid-range rivals and 19.5% better than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews snow score of 68/100.
How fuel efficient is the Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4?
Across the 2 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4's rolling resistance is 1.8% higher than premium rivals, 5% lower than mid-range rivals and 1.8% lower than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 is expected to last around 34,517 miles (55,550 km).
More questions about the Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 (3)
How much does the Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 cost to run?
In 245/45 R19, the Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 is projected to cost €16.30 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €652 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test. Of the tyres compared in that test, that makes it the cheapest to run.
What is the Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 come in?
The Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 is available in 119 sizes, ranging from 195-315/30-65 R17-22.
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Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 Owner Reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 2 ratings

  • Owner score 96%
  • Handling 100%
  • Comfort 100%
  • Dry Grip 95%
  • Wet Grip 90%
  • Road Feedback 90%

All 2 Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 reviews

Score spread across 2 written reviews
97%
Member
Initial Impressions

This is a follow-up review of initial impressions poster earlier. These tyres have impressive road comfort, better than my summer Bridgestone Alenza. They are incredibly quiet at any speeds, including highways. They also damping bumps noise pretty good. Wet performance is excellent. Steering feedback is excellent. By far this is the best winter tyre I've ever had.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 4
95%
Member
Initial Impressions

I don't usually do a review of the tyres the day I install them. This is an exception. Been long time fan of Scandinavian style winter tyres. Now I live in the area where roads get cleaned before you decide to have fun on the snow. So I went for European winter type of tyres. I drove nearly 20 miles so far but I can say they are incredible on dry road. Nearly impossible to distinguish from summer Bridgestone Alenza. Extremely quiet at city speeds and comfortable.

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This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 10
  • Comfort 10
Helpful 6

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